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Introduction to Software Development and Coding Challenges for Blind and Low Vision Coders -- Part 1

An introduction to the field of software development, coding, and coding accessibility challenges    Instructor: Florian Beijers  Instructor’s Title: Developer  Instructor’s Affiliation: Freelancer, acting under the name Dexxit  Instructor’s Email: florianbeijers@gmail.com Target Audience: Adults and young adults  Pre-requisite knowledge: At least intermediate familiarity with a screen reader with speech and/or braille, or intermediate familiarity with a screen magnification program Ability to use the internet to accomplish tasks such as searching for and reading information, completing forms, and using keyboard shortcuts to navigate, read, and edit. Ability to follow written instructions to independently download and install programs and extensions Willingness to participate in the entire course consisting of 4 weekly sessions; each session will last 90 minutes Willingness to spend at least two hours per week on review and homework     Lesson Plan Goal: Introduce students to multiple coding modalities and how to navigate barriers encountered.    Learning Objectives: Identify three tips for building resilience and preparing to enter the software development field. Demonstrate a basic understanding of four core programming concepts Differentiate three basic tools coders use in software development (HTML, Visual Studio, and Github) and how each is used. Explain three barriers blind and low vision coders sometimes face using these coding tools with screen readers, screen magnification, and Braille displays. Practice three techniques blind coders have used to address these challenges.   Materials Needed: Computer with Internet access; screenreader with speech output or Braille display and/or screen magnification program